How Does a Strong Concubine Maintain Her Self-Respect?

Name: How Does a Strong Concubine Maintain Her Self-Respect?
Author: Madam Wang

论大力小妾何如保持自我修养

by Madam Wang (王方氏)

Status: Completed
Length: 603k Words
Genre: Ancient Romance
Subgenre: Palace & Household Intrigue
Updated: 4mo ago
English: Request a translation

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Synopsis

The heroine, Wen Xuerou, nicknamed Zhuangya, is the second daughter born to a concubine in the Wen family. She is plump and charming, so the Empress Dowager thinks she looks strong and will have an easy time bearing children, and assigns her to Prince Cheng as a concubine.

On her first day in the manor, Wen Xuerou says, “I’m so nervous. What should I do?” She pulls out a few bricks and squeezes them. “Ah, much better.”

On her second day, she hears Side Consort Li making snide remarks about her older sister. She’s so mad, but she holds it in and goes back to squeeze a few bricks.

On her Nth day in the manor: “Your Highness, Consort Wen keeps tossing brick crumbs behind the artificial hill. There’s almost enough to build another hill!” “Quietly clean some of them up. And find out if she’s running low on bricks. Sneak her some more, and don’t let her notice,” the princess says fondly.

Prince Cheng, standing nearby, is left utterly baffled.

Much later, Wen Xuerou finally realizes, in her oblivious way, that the box where she keeps her bricks never seems to get empty. She tells the princess about this strange occurrence. The princess smiles faintly, keeping her good deed to herself!

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It looks so good! The female lead's character is very likable—she doesn't try to be cute, young, or stupid. She's burly and incredibly strong. Although she's an illegitimate daughter, she's well-liked by her family. After becoming a concubine in the Prince's mansion, she's very popular with the Princess. She has a bit of luck about her and can inadvertently help those around her.
75 likes1y ago
This is so good! I hope the female lead, Xue Rou, doesn't have an official love interest. I'm glad she's left alone. I'm sure the princess will treat her well after her child is born. Let her be beautiful on her own, fighting bravely into battle and returning victorious. She's spared the pain of childbirth by not having children herself. It's such a great book; I couldn't put it down!
73 likes1y ago
It's a pretty story; the female lead is very cute, and her sisters are cute too. Based on the author's current descriptions, I think the female lead will most likely go down a path of conquering battlefields later on, and it's likely there won't be a male lead.
36 likes1y ago
My darling, this was hilarious 😂. It was good that they didn't force a romantic pairing in the end. I'm not saying this is just because female-centric stories are inherently better or anything, but I just feel that Xue'er's personality, plus being the darling of the group, having maxed-out fighting skills, and a powerful backer... Love probably wouldn't even be considered icing on the cake. How could a mere man be more important than her queen sister? 🤭
30 likes9mo ago
Hahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂 All I can say after watching this is hahaha. The most insignificant prince in history 😏, the most harmonious backyard in history 😂
29 likes1y ago
Hehe, it's a good story. The main character is well-developed; although she doesn't have a high social status, she's not so vulnerable that she can't protect herself, nor will she suffer losses or injustices for no reason. There's some palace intrigue, haha, but it doesn't really harm her. She's just like us, in a spectator's position. Sometimes the characters even make me laugh. Highly recommended! 😘
25 likes1y ago
Ah, the descriptions are so good, each vivid woman leaps off the page. It's just a pity that they live in ancient times. No matter how vibrant they are, they can only live in the inner quarters, restricted by so-called dogmas, watching their husbands take concubines or becoming concubines themselves, taking it for granted and accepting it from the bottom of their hearts.
23 likes1y ago
This is a very interesting book! The female lead is innocent and adorable, without any guile, and all the relationships are harmonious, making it a heartwarming read. However, I feel the author's sentences are a little awkward, and some parts require a bit of reading to understand. Overall, it's a very good book, highly recommended!
19 likes1y ago
I've been following this story all night, I absolutely love it! It's so good! There's no female rivalry, just a group of adorable and distinct girls. I can't stop reading! I love this kind of lighthearted, silly, and fun story that doesn't require any brainpower. The more I read, the more excited I get, I just can't stop! Author, please update soon!
19 likes1y ago
It's quite fun. The female lead and everyone around her are nice, and most importantly, it's fun ٩(♡㉨♡ )۶ And most importantly, the author is a breath of fresh air in the world of Tomato Novels, updating four chapters a day!
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